Rita da Cascia (1943)

The story of Saint Rita of Cascia,a rare example of mother and wife. Rita,daughter of a couple of poor peasants, is promised to God.One day, she saves a killer from death.He wants to marry her because of her kindness and she accepts with the intent of saving his soul.She becomes mother of two good sons but,with the death of their father,they want a revenge and they die.Rita,alone in the world,is called by God.She spent the rest of her life as a good nun.

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Summary Details
Running Time1 hr 23 min
GenresBiography
FilmmakersRole
Antonio Leonviola Director
Celestino Spada Writer
Celestino Spada Writer
Antonio Leonviola Writer
Celestino Spada Writer
Pietro Sassoli Composer
Giovanni Pucci Cinematographer
Piero Filippone Production Designer
Alfredo Manzi Production Designer
CastRole
Elena Zareschi
Rita da Cascia
Ugo Sasso
Paolo di Ferdinando
Marcello Giorda
Antonio - il padre di Rita
Elodia Maresca
Amata - la madre di Rita